Hull City welcome Everton to the MKM Stadium this Sunday, with both sides keen to solidify their league positions. The Tigers boast a strong season record of 21 wins, positioning them above their visitors despite a mixed recent run of just one win in their last five outings. Their prolific attack, having netted 70 goals, will test an Everton defence that has conceded a respectable 37 this term.
Everton arrive in better recent form, securing three wins from their last five, though their overall win rate remains slightly lower than Hull’s. Goals have been harder to come by for the Toffees, with 39 scored in 32 games. Head-to-head encounters suggest a tightly contested affair, with recent results including a thrilling 3-2 Everton victory and a 2-2 draw. The bookmakers have Everton as slight favourites, reflecting their current momentum, but Hull’s home advantage and attacking prowess make them a dangerous proposition. Expect a tactical battle with Hull’s goal threat against Everton’s improved defensive solidity.
19. K. Tzolakis, 2. L. Coyle, 6. S. Ajayi, 15. J. Egan, 22. L. Herrington, 3. R. Giles, 10. M. Belloumi, 25. M. Crooks, 27. R. Slater, 7. S. Thomas, 9. O. McBurnie
1. J. Pickford, 2. A. Maitland-Niles, 6. J. Tarkowski, 4. J. Branthwaite, 16. V. Mykolenko, 45. H. Armstrong, 37. J. Garner, 22. B. Johnson, 8. K. Dewsbury-Hall, 10. J. Grealish, 11. T. Barry
Match events
13' Card Yellow Card — Matt Crooks (Hull City)
21' Card Yellow Card — Oliver McBurnie (Hull City)
34' Var Goal cancelled — Brennan Johnson (Everton)
48' Goal Normal Goal — Joe Gelhardt (Hull City) (assists: Sorba Thomas)
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